Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology, Mika Hakkinen's McLaren P1: Today's Car News

Posted on April 08, 2024
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Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology, Mika Hakkinen's McLaren P1: Today's Car News

Mercedes-Benz will unveil its electric G-Class at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show later this month.First unveiled in 2021 with the EQG concept, the name was initially expected to carry over into production, but Mercedes has confirmed that the electric G-Class will instead be called the G 580 with EQ technology.

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hekkinen is selling his McLaren P1 The Finn, who drove for McLaren in the 1990s and won two titles, does not own a regular P1. Instead, it was one of the few prototypes, customized by the MSO department.

Tesla has been hinting at a robot cab since 2016, and now its reveal is just months away. CEO Elon Musk took to social media last week to confirm the August 8 debut. However, it is unlikely that the robo-taxi and other ride services will be ready by that date.

Motor Authority has these and other articles in today's automotive news.

Electric Mercedes G-Class to Debut at 2024 Beijing Motor Show

Double F1 Champion Mika Hakkinen's McLaren P1

Tesla to Launch Robot Taxi on August 8

Nissan Rogue vs. Honda CR-V: Comparing Crossover SUVs

Red Bull to Finish One-Two in 2024 F1 Japanese GP

Sterantis CEO Claims Battery Breakthroughs Needed for EVs to Be Green

Toyota Crown Landscape, Debuts as Forbidden Fruit for Subaru's Ford

Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Canyon: New Jersey to Charge $1,000 Extra to Own an EV

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